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Greenville

Pop. 12,741·128th most expensive in Ohio·One of the most affordable rental markets in the US
Median rent (all units)
$754/mo
Year-over-Year
Stable
Month-over-Month
-2.7%
vs US Median
-$1,211
Falling (Monthly)
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Greenville · $754
More affordable than 100% of US cities · National median $1,965/mo
Affordability
19% of income
VERY AFFORDABLE
0%30% benchmark60%+

At $754/mo, rent takes about 19% of the local median household income, comfortably within the 30% benchmark.

Income to afford
$30,000/yr
Local median income
$47,237/yr
Based on the 30%-of-income rule using Greenville's median rent and household income. See the full affordability breakdown →
Medians by bedroom

Rent by unit size

Studio
$660
1 BR
$750
2 BR
$880
3 BR
$1,190
4 BR+
$1,230
Research median
$880/mo

Bedroom estimates are gross rents that include essential utilities (electricity, water, gas, sewer, trash).

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12-month history

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Last updated: July 20, 2026

Annual cost
$9,048/yr
At $754/mo median
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Rents are softening (down 0.0% YoY), so renters have negotiating leverage.
Based on rent-price momentum (+0.0% YoY, -2.7% MoM), not inventory.
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Demographics

Who lives here

Greenville, OH is roughly split between renters and owners, has a large retiree population, has a median income below the national average, 16.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population
12,741
Median income
$47,237
Median age
42.3
Renters
46.6%
Age distribution
21.3%
20.2%
21.4%
13.2%
23.8%
Under 1821.3%
18–3420.2%
35–5421.4%
55–6413.2%
65+23.8%
Gender
47%
53%
Male47%
Female53%
Race & ethnicity
94.4%
White94.4%
Hispanic1.8%
Asian1.3%
Other2.4%
Education (25+)
41.7%
30.7%
16.3%
No HS diploma11.4%
HS diploma41.7%
Some college30.7%
Bachelor's+16.3%
Housing tenure
53.4%
46.6%
Owner53.4%
Renter46.6%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates

2021 vs 2026

How Greenville, OH has changed in 5 years

Income
$42,091 → $47,237
up 12.2%
Population
12,785 → 12,741
down 0.3%
Renter share
43.7% → 46.6%
+2.9 pts
Bachelor's+
17.6% → 16.3%
-1.3 pts
Median age
45.7 → 42.3
-3.4 yrs

Household income in the area moved from $42,091 to $47,237 across the same window, up 12.2% versus 2021. About 46.6% of households rent today, against 43.7% in 2021.

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About renting in Greenville, OH

Last updated: July 20, 2026

The median rent in Greenville is $754/mo as of July 2026. A studio apartment averages $660/mo while a 2-bedroom runs $880/mo. One-bedroom apartments average $750/mo and 3-bedroom units go for $1,190/mo.

At 19% of local median household income ($47,237/yr), Greenville ranks as affordable compared to the national benchmark of 30%. Rent prices have stayed steady over the past year.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Is Greenville an affordable city for renters?

Greenville is considered very affordable for renters. At $754/mo, rent takes approximately 19% of the local median household income ($47,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%. Greenville falls comfortably within that range.

How much income do you need to rent in Greenville?

To keep rent at or below 30% of gross income, you would need to earn at least $30,000/year (~$14/hour full-time) to afford the median rent of $754/mo in Greenville. The local median household income is $47,237/yr, meaning the typical Greenville household meets that threshold.

Is rent going up or down in Greenville?

Rent in Greenville has been relatively stable over the past year, with a 0.0% change year over year as of July 2026.

How does Greenville rent compare to other cities in Ohio?

Greenville is one of the more affordable cities in Ohio for rent, ranking #128 out of 128 tracked cities at $754/mo.

What percentage of Greenville residents rent vs. own?

According to Census data, approximately 46.6% of Greenville households are renters, while 53.4% are owner-occupied. Greenville leans toward homeownership, which can mean a smaller rental inventory.

How does Greenville rent compare to the national average?

Greenville's median rent of $754/mo is $1,211 (62%) below the US national median of $1,965/mo. Within Ohio, it ranks #128 out of 128 tracked cities.
Income Affordability
19%
VERY AFFORDABLE

At $754/mo, rent takes ~19% of Greenville's median household income ($47,237/yr). The standard benchmark is 30%.

Greenville 19%Benchmark 30%
State income tax2.75–3.5%
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